Experience

National Restaurant Association

User Experience Analyst Chicago 2014-presentResponsible for prototyping, designing and building sites and applications optimized for user experience. Create sitemaps, user flow diagrams, wireframes and design specifications. Analyze user behaviors and goals. Work with design teams, business analysts, project managers and developers to ensure UX recommendations are prioritized and implemented into final products.

Chicago Public Media | WBEZ 91.5fm

User Experience Designer Chicago 2011-2013Responsible for user experience, information architecture, interactivity and visual design of all mobile and web properties. Created userflows, interactive prototypes and interface designs as part of an in-house Digital Product Development Team. Defined project goals, use cases and feature requirements. Researched and selected third-party products and API solutions. Developed front-end code and theme specifications.

Creative Director Chicago 2006-2011Responsible for development and implementation of the conceptual and visual direction of Chicago Public Media and its brands (WBEZ, This American Life, Sound Opinions and Vocalo). Oversaw and executed interdisciplinary design solutions for a variety of clients across all departments.